197 Bistro & Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Burnley
197 Bistro & Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Towneley Golf Club House Todmorden Road, Burnley, BB11 3ED
How it compares in Burnley
That puts 197 Bistro & Bar among the 551 places in Burnley holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 551 | 70% | ← 197 Bistro & Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At 197 Bistro & Bar none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to 197 Bistro & Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Wood Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Burnley Wood Community Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2023 |
| Chai & Paratha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2017 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| Brunshaw Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Addmail Solutions Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Calyx Drinks Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about 197 Bistro & Bar
What is 197 Bistro & Bar's food hygiene rating?
197 Bistro & Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 5 February 2025.
Is 197 Bistro & Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 197 Bistro & Bar last inspected?
197 Bistro & Bar was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Burnley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 197 Bistro & Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 197 Bistro & Bar compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and 197 Bistro & Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects 197 Bistro & Bar and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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